The shark hunt begins! Europe's giants circle over Haaland
The sharks have smelled blood: multiple European giants are monitoring Erling Haaland's situation at crisis hit Manchester City.
Details: With City awaiting sanctions after the guilty verdict, the continent's biggest clubs are watching their stars. Barcelona are reported to be closely monitoring Haaland, and former Spain midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has publicly predicted a move to La Liga if City's appeal fails. The striker himself has stayed silent on the club's troubles.
The irony is rich: Haaland only recently signed a staggering nine and a half year contract with City, a deal meant to end all transfer talk forever. But relegation or a massive points deduction would change the picture overnight, even if, as Marca reports, a contractual detail could complicate any exit. Real Madrid are said to have decided against a move regardless, which leaves Barcelona and the rest of Europe dreaming. For City, holding on to their robot may soon become as big a battle as the one in the courtroom.
It's worth noting that nothing moves until sanctions are announced, but the positioning has already started. When the punishment drops, the phones in every major club's boardroom will be glowing red hot.
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